FAQ
SRIMF Competition Registration
Preliminary Round
For Live Solo & Virtual Solo Division Competitions:
Please submit your video recording of your performance.
(The video recording need to be the selected competition piece, and recent recording of not more than 5 months old)
Early Bird Registration: Registration will start from 1st March 2024, get 5% discount of early bird registration online before 31 March.
(Video recording must be uploaded along with the registration)
We welcome participants to participate in both categories if they wish to.
Preliminary Round
For Singapore Live Solo & Virtual Solo Division Competitions:
For Singapore Live Solo & Virtual Solo Division Competitions:
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Please submit your video recording of your performance.
(The video recording need to be the selected competition piece, and recent recording of not more than 5 months old) Video recording must be uploaded along with the registration. - We welcome participants to participate in both Live and Virtual Competition if they wish to.
Category & Age Limit
Competing members cannot exceed the indicated age limit of each category as of 1 June 2024.
Eg.: Children Category (1/6/2016 or later).
Competing members cannot exceed the indicated age limit of each category as of 1 June 2024.
Eg.: Children Category (1/6/2016 or later).
Repertoire & Timing
Only One piece is accepted for Solo Competition except Young Artistic Competition. Please note that Preliminary submission piece will be same as Finals.
Only One piece is accepted for Solo Competition except Young Artistic Competition. Please note that Preliminary submission piece will be same as Finals.
- There is no minimum performance time required. Eg. If the category states a max of 4 minutes, you are allowed to submit a piece which is 1 minute.
- Participant’s chosen repertoire exceeds the stated time limit within 1 minute is permitted with an extra fee of $40 is applicable for the submission. All repertoire time limit exceed more than 1 minute is not acceptable.
Submit Online for SOLO Registration
- Completed online Registration Form
- Picture of individual
- A photo copy of participant’s Identity Card or Birth Certificate (JPG file)
- Video Recording
- Registration Fee
* Please state participant name on the payment slip.
Submit Online For CHAMBER & ENSEMBLE Registration
- Completed online Registration Form
- Group photo for the festival booklet.
- Short write-up – 50 Words in English (*Instrumental Ensemble Only)
- Registration Fee
* Please state participant name on the payment slip.
* Email a copy of payment slip to info@srimf.sg. There will be no refunds for withdrawals or after online application has been submitted.
* Payment of the registration fee must be made within 7 days after submitting the registration form. After which, the registration will be considered withdrawn
* Payment of the registration fee must be made within 7 days after submitting the registration form. After which, the registration will be considered withdrawn
Registration Deadline
- Registration Dateline: 15th May 2024
- You will receive email notification before 10th June if you are selected for Final LIVE Round in 19 – 22 July 2024.
- Screening round Video repertoire should be the same piece presented in Finals.
(Special arrangements will be provided for overseas participants, results can be released 7-10 days after your video submission. Please send your request to the committee for special early screening round results.)
SRIMF Solo Preliminary Video Submission Guideline
The entire performance must be one take, without any editing.
The video recording need to be the selected competition piece, and recent recording of not more than 5 months old.
Screening video submission piece must be the same as the piece presented in live competition. The piece must be presented as a whole.
The entire performance must be one take, without any editing.
The video recording need to be the selected competition piece, and recent recording of not more than 5 months old.
Screening video submission piece must be the same as the piece presented in live competition. The piece must be presented as a whole.
- Please tune your instrument before the start of the recording. Tuning does not need to be recorded.
- Ensure that the video consistently captures the performer and the instrument, including the full length of the bow.
Virtual Competition information
Preliminary Round Video & Broadcast Finals
- Specifications for the video submission are as follows:
- Layout: Landscape Mode
- Quality: 1920 X 1080 HD
- Format: .mp4 or .mov file
- Audio: Source from video camera or DSLR is recommended
- Video recording must be uploaded along with the registration.
- The piece must be presented as a whole.
- If passed &selected after the Preliminary Round, the Submitted Video will be Broadcast in the Finals.
Category & Age Limit
Competing members cannot exceed the indicated age limit of each category as of 1 June 2024.
Eg.: Children Category (1/6/2016 or later).
Competing members cannot exceed the indicated age limit of each category as of 1 June 2024.
Eg.: Children Category (1/6/2016 or later).
Repertoire & Timing
Only One piece is accepted for Solo Competition except Young Artistic Competition.
Only One piece is accepted for Solo Competition except Young Artistic Competition.
Requirements For Solo Online Registration
- Completed online Registration Form
- Picture of individual
- A photo copy of participant’s Identity Card or Birth Certificate (JPG file)
- Video Recording
- Registration Fee
* Please state participant’s name on the payment slip.
* Email a copy of payment slip to info@srimf.sg. There will be no refunds for withdrawals or after online application has been submitted.
* Payment of the registration fee must be made within 7 days after submitting the registration form. After which, the registration will be considered withdrawn.
Requirements For Chamber Music/Instrumental Ensemble Online Registration
- Completed online Registration Form
- Picture of group
- Competition Video Recording
- Registration Fee
* Please state group’s name on the payment slip.
* Email a copy of payment slip to info@srimf.sg. There will be no refunds for withdrawals or after online application has been submitted.
* Payment of the registration fee must be made within 7 days after submitting the registration form. After which, the registration will be considered withdrawn.
Virtual Competition E-Certificate for All Categories
Q: How many certificates for teacher’s diploma?
A: We only issue one certificate for each solo/group.
Q: How many certificates for teacher’s diploma?
A: We only issue one certificate for each solo/group.
Virtual Competition For All Categories – Video Submission
Registration Dateline: 15th May 2024
If selected after the Screening Round, the submitted video will be broadcast on 14th July 2024
Registration Dateline: 15th May 2024
If selected after the Screening Round, the submitted video will be broadcast on 14th July 2024
2024 SRIMF Finals
Singapore Final Competition
Live Competition Finals will be held on 19 – 22 July in Singapore.
Live Competition Finals will be held on 19 – 22 July in Singapore.
- String & Woodwind participants are required to arrange their own accompanists.
- Participants exceeding the time limit will be penalized and may be asked to stop in the performance.
Virtual Final Competition
Virtual Competition Finals will be broadcast Online & Youtube channel on 14 July. Result will be released in the same day.
Virtual Competition Finals will be broadcast Online & Youtube channel on 14 July. Result will be released in the same day.
Competition Results
Live Competition Results
Results of Final Competition will be announced on the same day after competition, Please check SRIMF Website and Facebook page for updates and announcements.
Results of Final Competition will be announced on the same day after competition, Please check SRIMF Website and Facebook page for updates and announcements.
* The Live and Virtual competitions are separate competitions.
** Adjudicating and Awards are separate for Live and Virtual.
** Adjudicating and Awards are separate for Live and Virtual.
Award Ceremony & Gala Concert
Live Competition Winners
Live Competition Winners will be represented at the Award Ceremony on 21 July 2024 to receive certificate and award.
One representative of the Ensemble can collect on the group’s behalf.
Selected Top Prize Winners who will perform in the Gala Concert will be contacted via phone.
Live Competition Winners will be represented at the Award Ceremony on 21 July 2024 to receive certificate and award.
One representative of the Ensemble can collect on the group’s behalf.
Selected Top Prize Winners who will perform in the Gala Concert will be contacted via phone.
Virtual Competition Winners
There will be no Award Ceremony for Virtual Competition. Virtual Participants are welcome to join the Live Gala Concert.
The Printed Certificates and Trophies/Medals are provided on Request Only. The collection date will be on 27 July 2024 at SRIMF Office.
To minimize any damage during the delivery, we will not be providing Trophies/Medals to overseas participants. Only with special requests and the international shipping cost will be borne by Participants.
There will be no Award Ceremony for Virtual Competition. Virtual Participants are welcome to join the Live Gala Concert.
The Printed Certificates and Trophies/Medals are provided on Request Only. The collection date will be on 27 July 2024 at SRIMF Office.
To minimize any damage during the delivery, we will not be providing Trophies/Medals to overseas participants. Only with special requests and the international shipping cost will be borne by Participants.
Q & A - Additional Information
Q: Do you have any cooperative vendors that can rent cello/double bass
during SRIMF?
A: We will provide the vendor for rental of instruments. Rental cost will be borne by individual ensemble group. The application will be available after the screen round result in June.
A: We will provide the vendor for rental of instruments. Rental cost will be borne by individual ensemble group. The application will be available after the screen round result in June.
Q: Do you provide the rehearsal or practice room?
A: Rehearsal and practice rooms are not provided. The event runs continuously each day. YST does not rent out practice rooms. Please contact external music studios to enquire.
A: Rehearsal and practice rooms are not provided. The event runs continuously each day. YST does not rent out practice rooms. Please contact external music studios to enquire.
Q: Do you have any cooperative rate for hotel accomandation during the SRIMF?
A: For overseas applicants, a basic package of transport and accommodation is available for your convenience. Email us for more information.
A: For overseas applicants, a basic package of transport and accommodation is available for your convenience. Email us for more information.
Rules and Regulations
- Musicians of all nationalities worldwide may apply up to four competition divisions.
- Finalist from soloist category Preliminary Round will compete in Singapore or Online for the Finals in July 2024.
- If applying for more than one division, applicants must complete separate applications and pay the required fee for each individual division.
- The competition registration fees are complete and will not be refunded.
- Piano accompaniment is a required for the Solo competition.
- All applicants may apply in categories where they are under the minimum age limit, provided they meet the entry level and requirements.
- Contestants must have their pieces memorized with the exception of the required Sonata works and Chamber Music. Accompanists are exempt.
- The order of performances will be determined by the organizers.
- The Competition Committee reserve the right to cancel any competition category should the total participants are less than 10 pax (For Solo Division). The Competition Committee reserves the right to cancel the Cash Award when there are less than 13 participants in the Solo category.
- All the submitted video with application must be unedited. Contestants can submit the video via YouTube URL or dropbox the video for application.
- Contestant agree and understand that competition committee have right to use all the submitted material including photos, recordings, videos or any uploaded information in any situation.
- The committee reserves the right to reschedule the competition in the case of a natural emergency.
- The jury is permitted to award the same ranking to several contestants. In the event of a tie, the jury may divide the monetary prize equally between the prizewinners.
- The jury retains the right to stop any performance without objection from the contestants.
- Unauthorized photography, audio, and/or video recordings are strictly prohibited. The committee reserves the sole right to record and document the competition. The committee also has the right to release any recordings (such as DVDs, CDs, etc.) for publicity or commercial purposes without seeking further approval from the contestants or making payments of any kind to them. The contestants agree that all copyrights of these recordings belong to the Competition Committee.
- Contestants must take appropriate actions to ensure the safety of their musical instruments, bows, and personal belongings (such as luggage, personal effects, money, and musical accessories).
- The committee reserves the right to make changes to the rules and regulations, and all supporting materials relating to the competition at any time without further notice.
- Festival Masterclass are available for participate with international jury and availability is on first-come-first-served basis. More information to be released nearer to event date.
* Updated on: 13 Apr, 2024
FAQ
Q & A - Additional Information
Q: Do you have any cooperative vendors that can rent cello/double bass
during SRIMF?
A: We will provide the vendor for rental of instruments. Rental cost will be borne by individual ensemble group. The application will be available after the screen round result in June.
A: We will provide the vendor for rental of instruments. Rental cost will be borne by individual ensemble group. The application will be available after the screen round result in June.
Q: Do you provide the rehearsal or practice room?
A: Rehearsal and practice rooms are not provided. The event runs continuously each day. YST does not rent out practice rooms. Please contact external music studios to enquire.
A: Rehearsal and practice rooms are not provided. The event runs continuously each day. YST does not rent out practice rooms. Please contact external music studios to enquire.
Q: Do you have any cooperative rate for hotel accomandation during the SRIMF?
A: For overseas applicants, a basic package of transport and accommodation is available for your convenience. Email us for more information.
A: For overseas applicants, a basic package of transport and accommodation is available for your convenience. Email us for more information.
Rules and Regulations
- Musicians of all nationalities worldwide may apply up to four competition divisions.
- Finalist from soloist category Preliminary Round will compete in Singapore or Online for the Finals in July 2024.
- If applying for more than one division, applicants must complete separate applications and pay the required fee for each individual division.
- The competition registration fees are complete and will not be refunded.
- Piano accompaniment is a required for the Solo competition.
- All applicants may apply in categories where they are under the minimum age limit, provided they meet the entry level and requirements.
- Contestants must have their pieces memorized with the exception of the required Sonata works and Chamber Music. Accompanists are exempt.
- The order of performances will be determined by the organizers.
- The Competition Committee reserve the right to cancel any competition category should the total participants are less than 10 pax (For Solo Division). The Competition Committee reserves the right to cancel the Cash Award when there are less than 13 participants in the Solo category.
- All the submitted video with application must be unedited. Contestants can submit the video via YouTube URL or dropbox the video for application.
- Contestant agree and understand that competition committee have right to use all the submitted material including photos, recordings, videos or any uploaded information in any situation.
- The committee reserves the right to reschedule the competition in the case of a natural emergency.
- The jury is permitted to award the same ranking to several contestants. In the event of a tie, the jury may divide the monetary prize equally between the prizewinners.
- The jury retains the right to stop any performance without objection from the contestants.
- Unauthorized photography, audio, and/or video recordings are strictly prohibited. The committee reserves the sole right to record and document the competition. The committee also has the right to release any recordings (such as DVDs, CDs, etc.) for publicity or commercial purposes without seeking further approval from the contestants or making payments of any kind to them. The contestants agree that all copyrights of these recordings belong to the Competition Committee.
- Contestants must take appropriate actions to ensure the safety of their musical instruments, bows, and personal belongings (such as luggage, personal effects, money, and musical accessories).
- The committee reserves the right to make changes to the rules and regulations, and all supporting materials relating to the competition at any time without further notice.
- Festival Masterclass are available for participate with international jury and availability is on first-come-first-served basis. More information to be released nearer to event date.
* Updated on: 13 Apr, 2024
